There is an ancient saying, famous among men, that thou shouldst not judge fully of a man's life before he dieth, whether it should be called blest or wretched.

If they are just, they are better than clever.

There is an ancient saying, famous among men, that thou shouldst not judge fully of a man's life before he dieth, whether it should be called blest or wretched.

I write a woman's oaths in water.

What men have seen they know. . . .

If you were to offer a thirsty man all wisdom, you would not please him more than if you gave him a drink.

To never have been born may be the greatest boon of all.